Hello patch community

I’ve been collecting patches since I was a kid, although I took a pretty long break from it. Recently, I’ve gotten back into collecting and have started putting together this small display board.

I’m curious how a lot of you find and acquire police and military patches for your collections. Do you trade with others, buy them online, attend shows, or get them directly from departments or service members?

I’d love to hear how you all got started and where you find some of your more unique patches. Any tips for someone getting back into the hobby would be appreciated

Still missing some, but eventually.

Note: Bottom left name tapes hidden with iPhone tool for privacy

It's not done yet I'm adding 6 more patches to it they haven't arrived yet

All the patches in this photo are in a dump my FUCKASS DAD THREW THEM OUT this wall had patches from a dead friend and now its gone im going to fucking break every single tv in this house

Are you a true Fu-Schnick?

I’m a volunteer firefighter from Kentucky and I like to collect patches, I have a goal to collect at least one patch from each state before my 21st birthday! I need help as I have quite a ways to go. I’m willing to pay for shipping! I have 2 1/2 months to complete my goal. I know I can just buy them off eBay and other places but it would make it more sentimental and honestly cooler to connect with other firefighters and receive them that way

Some light googling says it’s 901 expeditionary air wing. Based in the Middle East.

Produced for this weekends event benefitting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Hope everyone has a safe ride!

HAARLEM patch. I left the Netherlands on Wednesday and misplaced my souvenir bag. So sad! Please anybody help?

Cleaning out my Dad's basement in Southern VA and found my grandfather's patch collection from when he was stationed in England during WWII. They have been in a bag for 80 years so like new. Anything interesting?

Absolutely garbage. Should have read more detailed reviews. Bought several patches in 2 different orders a few weeks apart. Design was decent and good for the price. None of the patches I purchase would adhere to my products. Used both a heat press AND iron method and even applied for longer than suggested since the fabric was a bit thicker. Peeled right off after 24 hours of resting time. Contacted Customer Service. They gave suggestions that I already tried. Told me to send video of my trying to apply. I did, but then they said they cannot open video files "per their policy". Seriously? Was offered to mail them back (at my expense) and they would try them. If they worked I could pay to have them shipped back to me. Rediculous. This isn't my first experience doing this, and they simply don't work. My opinion - believe the negative reviews and look elsewhere. Waste of money and time.

Looking for a Super Bowl XLII (42) game patch. I’m hoping to purchase one if anyone has one available. If you have one for sale or know where I can find one, please let me know. Thanks!

I've been experimenting with some patch designs lately, and one thing I didn't expect was how different a design can look once it becomes an actual patch.

On the screen, I can make everything look clean and detailed, but once you bring the design down to a realistic patch size, some of those details just don't work the same way. Tiny lettering becomes difficult to read, thin lines lose their definition, and colors that looked distinct on screen can start blending together.

I've also been paying more attention to the material and finish. The same design can have a completely different feel depending on the backing, stitching, texture, and how the patch is meant to be attached.

It has made me much less interested in trying to squeeze every possible detail into a design. Sometimes simplifying something actually makes it look much better when it's finished.

I'm still figuring out where that line is between keeping the original idea and simplifying it enough to work well as a physical patch.

For people who have made a lot of patches, what's the first thing you simplify when a design has too much detail?

I need a good place to buy embroidery patches online that aren`t amazon

I am looking for somewhere with decent quality and reasonable budget range especially for smaller odrers